Emily Castro

Education

Student at State University of New York at New Paltz

Emilycastro220@gmail.com

State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, New York
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations
Plainview Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School
Plainview, NY, United States
Advanced Regents Diploma

Expected May 2017

September 2009 June 2013

Work Experience
The SYNERGY Events, New York, NY
January 2015 May 2015
Marketing Assistant
Assisted CEO in researching buyers, designers, press, sponsorships, models, makeup artists, etc.
Event planning and organizational skills
Strong writing skills (press releases)
Strong communication skills
Proficient in utilizing social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
The BP Group, Glendale, NY
June 2014 August 2014
Public Relations Intern
Helped business development department create an online contact database that contained all
employees contacts with work history
Wrote, edited, and organized articles for employee newsletter
Strong people skills
Detail oriented
Nesconset Eye Care, Nesconset, NY
June 2010 August 2014
Secretary
Placed in charge of help Optometrist book, confirm, and organize appointments as well as file all
patient information
Proficient is teaching patients how to use and take care of contact lenses
Strong communication and people skills
Strong writing and organization skills

Skills
Computer
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as Google: Docs, Sheets, and
Slides
Personal
Strong attention to detail, strong communication and people skills, quick thinker, works well with
others, creates and executes efficiently

References
Matt Dash, The BP Group
Business Development
Reaz Hoque, The SYNERGY Events
Founder and CEO